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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.52, 1,470.41 and 599.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.52, 1,470.41 and 599.77 is: 827.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.52 : 1,470.41 = 599.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.52/1,470.41 = 599.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.52x = 1,470.41 × 599.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.52x = 881,908.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,908.89/1,065.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.68

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